[Two fairy women holding hands, escaping chains of bigotry toward a sunlit path of love and freedom with affirming text]
This emotional surreal fantasy painting depicts two queer fairy women holding hands, escaping oppressive judgment and chained stone weights labeled bigotry, hate, and shame toward a glowing sunlit mountain path. The dark, stormy left side of the artwork shows an angry crowd holding hateful protest signs, contrasting sharply with the warm golden sunlit right side where a wooden signpost marks the path to freedom, love, safety, and home. Prominent handwritten text on the upper right reads "we are not a choice not a phase not a mistake we are LOVE", delivering a heartfelt message of queer affirmation and self-acceptance.

Two fairy women holding hands, escaping chains of bigotry toward a… — AI art by @faerierealm

@faerierealm · 9/10/2026

Entry in the Rise Up, Speak Out theme on BudgetPixel.

❤️‍🩹 Leaving Home ❤️‍🩹 This image was made by @DavidP, who gave us permission to use it as our final post before we leave the US. Our closest AI art friends have been aware of our desire to leave since earlier in the year, and the time has finally come to make it happen. To be clear, the Orange Tyrant is not the only reason for our move. Yes, he’s dismantling American Democracy, replacing it with Far Right Fascism, and directing hateful vitriol towards trans folks; but the real problem and reason for our leaving is the underlying hatred those on the Right direct towards the broader LGBTQ+ community. People on the Right often like to say, “If you don’t like it here, then leave.” Well, guess what? If you make the US awful enough, people WILL leave. In fact, things have gotten so bad here that the country’s population may experience a decline for the first time in our 250 years of existence! So, well done, MAGA Fascists and Conservatives more broadly—you’ve made so many folks miserable that more people may leave/die than arrive/be born in the US. To the Americans remaining behind, we have one main piece of advice: Stop voting for Republicans! They only care about the Epstein class, lack empathy more broadly, and will continue to ruin the country as long as they’re in power. Don’t know who to vote for? See who Bernie Sanders is endorsing and vote for them. Bernie is too old to run for president now, but he actually cares about improving the lives of regular people. I won’t be posting as much once we’re living abroad, as I hope to get off my computer and spend more time in nature. But my partner and I both wish everyone well and hope that American Democracy can be restored; we also hope that Americans will increase their empathy and realize that caring about others will improve their own lives. Good luck, everyone! We’ll miss you… ❤️‍🩹 Original post by DavidP: https://budgetpixel.com/p/72140

[Two fairy women holding hands, escaping chains of bigotry toward a sunlit path of love and freedom with affirming text]
This emotional surreal fantasy painting depicts two queer fairy women holding hands, escaping oppressive judgment and chained stone weights labeled bigotry, hate, and shame toward a glowing sunlit mountain path. The dark, stormy left side of the artwork shows an angry crowd holding hateful protest signs, contrasting sharply with the warm golden sunlit right side where a wooden signpost marks the path to freedom, love, safety, and home. Prominent handwritten text on the upper right reads "we are not a choice not a phase not a mistake we are LOVE", delivering a heartfelt message of queer affirmation and self-acceptance.

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Unleashed

I’m sorry to see you leave, and sorry things have reached a point where leaving feels like the right choice for you both. I truly hope this next chapter brings you the happiness, peace, and sense of home you’re looking for — and plenty of time out in nature. You’ll definitely be missed here. Wishing you both safe travels and all the very best wherever you land.

DavidP

I wish you safe travels and happy landings. May the weight lift from your shoulders. Settle well. And I know you wish to spend less time on your computer, but hopefully not being in front of a computer for much of the working day will leave space for you to share your creativity, thoughts and friendships.

panos

I jst got back and I see you have already left for abroad as you had told me. I wish you both all the best wherever you make you new home and I hope you will continue to contribute here from time to time. have safe Travells and a Happy Life!

justrob

i look forward to your irregular updates as you start this new adventure. I wish you well, and hope it works out well for you! We shall hold down the fort here - for another few years - but truth is, we're thinking about our exit too.

Sealine

Wishing you both all the best as you begin the next chapter of your lives. I hope you find the peace and freedom you are looking for. Will enjoy seeing updates when and if you choose to do so!

sonny001

I'm so sorry to see you both leaving, but I certainly understand. May you find people who will love you for who you are. As always, I wish you all the best. You will be missed.

DavidP

Nothing more to say, its all been said in the time we've been friends. The state of the US, Russia/Ukraine, and many other places is heartbreaking. Hard to find optimism at times.

faerierealm

We've been traveling a lot initially, but will settle down at some point and then maybe I'll post again. Until then, thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Norway is beautiful! 💞

CaylaCatz

That's where you moved to. Oh I've heard it's a lovely place. My grandmother's people on my father's side came from Norway. I'm glad your travel was safe and you're in a good place.

faerierealm

Thank you, CM. It is sad, but we can't ignore the fact that at this point, there are much better places to live than the US...